Foli, the God of the Moon

The god of the moon. He is a silent watcher during the night. He is chaotic, using the seas as his source of enjoyment watching the tides rip through the land. He governs the cycle of the Moon, pulling it among the stars and giving his pale light out to those in the night. He also governs scrying and future-telling, and created the first scrying pools for mortals to use. He does have a temper however, and he often fights with Shimardis. Depending on what is asked of him, his followers tend to leave offerings of mirrors, marine animals, or even their own eyes. He has two different depictions, one of a beautiful silver cloak with jewelry made of ivory. The other is a blackish torn robe with claws instead of hands.

Worshipers
Foli and his teachings of patience and guidance are appealing to all folk who lived their lives by the moonlit night sky, and hence his faithful are a very diverse group. He is followed by those who are lost and those who are questing. Sailors and navigators, who travel by the stars, often pray to the Night White Lord to protect them from monsters. Others who labor by night at honest work pray to him for similar reasons. Some seek him for protection in the dark or from the dark forces of evil. Lycanthropes, whether those of good heart, neutrality, or a few who relished their condition, honor the Moonlord as the master of their nature. Astrologers, diviners, fortune-tellers, mystics, and those just curious about the future acknowledge him as a ruler of fate. Female spellcasters revere him, particularly those born during a full moon or who had an interest in divination, and a few dedicate themselves to him. He is also worshiped by illusionists, some sages, and good thieves.

In particular, he is commonly worshiped by human men. They looked to Foli for guidance, courage, and strength, while couples hope he would bless them with an heir when the time is right.

Meanwhile, the church's philosophy of self-reliance and finding one's path make him popular with all kinds of mavericks, eccentrics, and outsiders, such as adventurers and outcasts. He is one of those gods worshiped by non-wicked tieflings.

Even those not dedicated to Foli would pay their respects to him. For example, a band of adventurers on a night-time raid might make an offering to Foli for guidance. Most goodly folk paid homage to Foli during the full moon. Even evil thieves would try to placate him.